Hassell Roscoe Newberry, Jr., 86 years old of Newport News, Virginia went home to be with his Savior on November 25, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hassell R. Newberry and Vinnie Newberry as well as his loving wife of 58 years, Peggy Smith Newberry.

Hassell worked as a machinist with Newport News Shipbuilding for 44 years.

He leaves behind two sons: Kevin Newberry (Jennifer) and Stephen Newberry (Stephanie); four grandchildren: Stephen, Samuel, Sarah and Scarlett.

The family would like to thank Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation as well as Riverside Hospice-Smithfield for their compassion and care towards Hassell and the family.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home followed by a time of visitation until 5:00 PM. Burial will follow on Monday, December 1, 2025 in Green Hill Cemetery, Churchville, Virginia at 11:00 AM.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.